CAR10 (ADAM12) is a 909-amino acid transmembrane protein encoded by the ADAM12 gene. It plays roles in skeletal muscle regeneration, cell fusion, and extracellular matrix remodeling, with elevated expression in placenta, testis, and cancers like lung adenocarcinoma .
| Application | Method | Target Localization | Post-Translational Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunodetection | Immunofluorescence | Cell membrane | Cleaved, glycosylated |
| Protein Quantitation | Western Blot | Secreted form | N/A |
| Antigen Screening | ELISA | Cytoplasmic/Nuclear | N/A |
ADAM12/CAR10 promotes tumor metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma by regulating EMT via miR-30/203 and SNAI1/2 .
Knockdown of CAR10 suppresses invasion and migration in A549 and PC9 lung cancer cells, correlating with improved prognosis .
These antibodies target conserved linker sequences (e.g., G4S or Whitlow/218) in single-chain variable fragment (scFv)-based CAR constructs, enabling universal detection of CAR-T cells irrespective of their antigen specificity .
| Application | Purpose | Example Techniques |
|---|---|---|
| Detect | Confirm CAR surface expression | Flow cytometry, immunofluorescence |
| Analyze | Assess T-cell activation, proliferation, signaling | Phospho-flow, cytokine assays |
| Quantitate | Measure CAR transduction efficiency | qPCR, ddPCR |
| Purify | Isolate CAR+ cells | Magnetic bead sorting, FACS |
| Translate | Track CAR-T infiltration into tumors | In vivo imaging, IHC |
Broad utility: Detect any scFv-based CAR construct with G4S/Whitlow linkers.
Time-efficient: Avoid custom reagent development for each CAR variant.
Diagnostic validation: Monitoring CAR-T persistence in hematologic malignancies .
Functional studies: Linking CAR expression levels to cytotoxic activity .